Mate in 3: bishop to c7
c9-23318Puzzle 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
28. Bxc7 Rc8 29. Qb8+ Rxb8 30. axb8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to b8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc8, then Qb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #250.
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