Mate in 3: bishop to d6 (c5)
c9-19291Puzzle 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
26. Bxd6 Nd5 27. Qa8+ Bc8 28. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd5, then Qa8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #856.
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