Mate in 3: bishop to b6 (a5)
c9-22711Puzzle 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
18. Bxb6+ Qxb6 19. Qxb6+ Rc7 20. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxb6, then Qxb6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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