Mate in 3: bishop to b3 (d1)
c9-24499Puzzle 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
30. Bb3+ R6f7 31. Qxe5 axb4 32. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead R6f7, then Qxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #673.
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