Mate in 3: bishop to d5
c9-18803Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
39. Bxd5+ c6 40. Qxc6+ Ka6 41. Qa4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c6, then Qxc6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #94.
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