Mate in 3: bishop to a5 (d2·3)
c9-27983Puzzle 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
25. Ba5+ Qb6 26. Re7 Qxa5 27. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qb6, then Re7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #916.
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