Mate in 3: bishop to c6 (h1·2)
c9-20723Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
34. Bxc6+ Kb4 35. Rxa4+ Kc5 36. Raxc4#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb4, then Rxa4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #439.
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