Mate in 3: bishop to a5 (d2)
c9-23762Puzzle 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
32. Ba5+ Kc8 33. Rxa7 h4 34. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Rxa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #86.
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