Mate in 3: bishop to a5 (d2·2)
c9-24831Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
26. Ba5+ Kd7 27. Ra7+ Kc8 28. Rc7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to a7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Ra7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #360.
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