Mate in 3: bishop to a5 (c3·2)
c9-28141Puzzle 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
19. Ba5+ b6 20. Qxb6+ Ke8 21. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b6, then Qxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #662.
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