Mate in 3: bishop to b5 (c4)
c9-23373Puzzle 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
17. Bb5+ Qc6 18. Ne5+ Kd8 19. Nxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to e5 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qc6, then Ne5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #870.
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