Mate in 3: pawn to c7 (b6·2)
c9-12699Puzzle 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
18. bxc7+ Kxc7 19. Nd5+ Kd8 20. Bb6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc7, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #247.
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