Mate in 3: bishop to a5 (e1·3)
c9-25596Puzzle 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. Ba5+ Bc7 31. Bxc7+ Ke8 32. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc7, then Bxc7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #635.
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