Mate in 3: bishop to a5 (e1·2)
c9-24577Puzzle 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
7. Ba5+ Kd7 8. Bc6+ Kxc6 9. Qd5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #776.
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