Mate in 3: bishop to d6
c9-13935Puzzle 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
36. Bxd6 h2 37. Bc6 bxa5 38. Rb8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- bishop to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead h2, then Bc6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #927.
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