Mate in 3: bishop to c6 (b5)
c9-25697Puzzle 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
32. Bxc6+ Qxc6 33. Qxc6+ Ke7 34. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxc6, then Qxc6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #173.
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