Mate in 3: bishop to g6 (f5·2)
c9-13725naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2210Theme: 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
34. Bg6+ Kxg6 35. Qe4+ Kg5 36. Qg4#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg6, then Qe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #328.
SP-328 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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