Mate in 3: bishop to c6 (d5·2)
c9-13871naming 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
25. Bxc6+ Kxa6 26. Ra1+ Ba5 27. Rxa5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxa6, then Ra1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #801.
SP-801 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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