Mate in 3: bishop to d7 (c6)
c9-15508Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
25. Bd7 Rh8 26. Qa8+ Bd8 27. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to d7.
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rh8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #273.
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