Mate in 3: bishop to g7 (e5)
c9-15224naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1990Theme: 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
26. Bxg7+ Rxg7 27. Rh8+ Rg8 28. Rxg8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to h8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg7, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #789.
SP-789 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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