Mate in 3: pawn to a6
c9-11204Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
25. bxa6+ Kc6 26. Bb5+ Kd5 27. Qc4#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc6, then Bb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #690.
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