Mate in 3: bishop to a6 (f1·2)
c9-27270Puzzle 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
11. Ba6+ Kb8 12. Qxc6 e6 13. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxc6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #662.
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