Mate in 3: pawn to b6 (a5)
c9-27071Puzzle 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. axb6+ Ka8 21. Bxd5 Rxd7 22. Rxa6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d5 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Bxd5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #907.
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