Mate in 3: bishop to a4
c9-13862Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
16. Ba4+ Kd5 17. Re5+ Kc4 18. Qe2#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd5, then Re5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #249.
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