Mate in 3: bishop to c7 (f4)
c9-17158Puzzle 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
22. Bc7+ Qxc7 23. Qxa8+ Qb8 24. Qxb8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to a8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxc7, then Qxa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #791.
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