Mate in 3: bishop to a6 (e2)
c9-20645Puzzle 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. Ba6+ Bb7 32. a8=Q+ Kd7 33. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to a8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb7, then a8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #162.
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