Mate in 3: bishop to b6 (d4·2)
c9-27321Puzzle 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
30. Bxb6+ Ke8 31. Qh5+ Rf7 32. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qh5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #369.
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