Mate in 3: bishop to c7 (b8)
c9-12253Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
21. Bc7+ Kd7 22. Qd8+ Ke6 23. Bd5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #367.
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