Mate in 3: bishop to a6 (f1·3)
c9-17610Puzzle 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
21. Ba6+ Kxb6 22. Qxa5+ Ka7 23. Bc8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb6, then Qxa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #378.
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