Mate in 3: pawn to a6 (b5)
c9-12239Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
15. bxa6+ Kb6 16. Bd4+ Ka5 17. Qb5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #704.
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