Mate in 3: bishop to b5 (c4·2)
c9-24131Puzzle 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
36. Bb5+ Kd8 37. Ne6+ Kc8 38. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: knight to e6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #156.
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