Mate in 3: bishop to d6 (a3)
c9-26757Puzzle 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
20. Bxd6 g6 21. Qh6 Qxa4 22. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g6, then Qh6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #500.
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