Mate in 3: bishop to b7 (h1)
c9-13220Puzzle 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
21. Bb7+ Kb8 22. Ba6+ Ka8 23. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Ba6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #299.
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