Mate in 3: bishop to c5 (b4·2)
c9-27700Puzzle 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
21. Bxc5 Bc2+ 22. Nxc2 Rxd5 23. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc2+, then Nxc2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #731.
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