Mate in 3: bishop to b6 (e3)
c9-26277Puzzle 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
40. Bb6+ Kc8 41. d7+ Kb8 42. d8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to d7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then d7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #903.
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