Mate in 3: bishop to c6 (d5)
c9-08863naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
27. Bc6+ Ke7 28. Nd5+ Ke6 29. Qc8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: knight to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #681.
SP-681 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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