Mate in 3: bishop to c4 (d3)
c9-24190Puzzle 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. Bxc4 Qxc1+ 40. Kxc1 Ka4 41. Ra6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: king to c1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxc1+, then Kxc1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #861.
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