Mate in 3: bishop to a2 (b1·2)
c9-22112Puzzle rating: 1950Theme: 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
21. Ba2 Ne5 22. Nxe5 Qxd6 23. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne5, then Nxe5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #396.
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