Mate in 3: bishop to d7 (b5)
c9-11282Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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
26. Bd7+ Qxd7 27. Qxd7+ Kb8 28. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxd7, then Qxd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #735.
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