Mate in 3: bishop to b1
c9-23655Puzzle 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
39. Bxb1 e4 40. Qd8+ Ke6 41. Qd6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead e4, then Qd8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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