Mate in 3: bishop to c5 (b6)
c9-25934Puzzle 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
25. Bc5+ Qxc5 26. Qxc5+ Bd6 27. Qxd6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxc5, then Qxc5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #884.
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