Mate in 3: bishop to c1 (b2·2)
c9-25232Puzzle 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. Bxc1 Kf8 40. Ba3+ Kg8 41. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to a3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Ba3+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #113.
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