Mate in 3: bishop to b5 (c6)
c9-17890Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
29. Bb5+ Kd8 30. Qd6+ Qd7 31. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #825.
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