Mate in 3: bishop to h5 (f3·2)
c9-12393naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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. Bxh5+ Kxh5 31. g4+ Kxh4 32. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to g4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh5, then g4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #45.
SP-45 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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