Mate in 3: bishop to a7 (c5)
c9-17222Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
20. Ba7+ Ka8 21. Bb6+ Kb8 22. Qa7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Bb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #815.
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