Mate in 3: bishop to g7 (a1·2)
c9-17125naming 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
25. Bg7+ Rxg7 26. Qxg7+ Ke8 27. Nf6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg7, then Qxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #881.
SP-881 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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