Mate in 3: bishop to a2
c9-19684Puzzle 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
31. Ba2+ Rd5 32. Bxd5+ Be6 33. Bxe6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d5 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to e6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd5, then Bxd5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #564.
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