Mate in 3: bishop to a4 (c2)
c9-28232Puzzle 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
26. Ba4+ b5 27. Bxb5+ Qd7 28. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b5, then Bxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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