Mate in 3: bishop to b5 (d3)
c9-25439Puzzle 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
21. Bb5+ Nd7 22. Qxd7+ Kf8 23. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd7, then Qxd7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #280.
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