Mate in 1: bishop to h7
c9-00037Shuffle Rating 850Theme: 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
7. Bh7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 1.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #597.
SP-597 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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