Mate in 3: bishop to a4 (b3)
c9-27517Puzzle 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
28. Ba4+ Rd7 29. exd7+ Kd8 30. Qa5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd7, then exd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #572.
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