Mate in 3: bishop to c7 (d6)
c9-22048Puzzle 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
25. Bc7+ Ke8 26. Qd6 Nxc7 27. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- queen to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #181.
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