Mate in 3: bishop to b7 (d5)
c9-15422Puzzle 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
19. Bb7+ Kd7 20. Qb5+ Qc6 21. Qxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #684.
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