Mate in 3: bishop to a5 (c3)
c9-18387Puzzle 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
27. Bxa5+ b6 28. cxb6+ Kxd8 29. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b6, then cxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
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