Mate in 3: bishop to d5 (e4)
c9-23377Puzzle 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. Bxd5+ Ka7 18. Qc6 a5 19. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- queen to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #352.
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