Mate in 3: bishop to e5 (d6)
c9-09496naming 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
30. Be5+ Kh6 31. Rf6+ Kg7 32. Qg6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Rf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #245.
SP-245 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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