Mate in 3: bishop to a6 (d3·2)
c9-22480Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
19. Bxa6+ Kxa6 20. Qa5+ Kb7 21. Qb6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxa6, then Qa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #686.
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