Mate in 3: bishop to d6 (c7)
c9-16997Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
31. Bxd6 Kd7 32. Qc7+ Ke8 33. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #281.
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