Mate in 3: bishop to c6 (g2·3)
c9-17239naming 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
21. Bxc6+ Nd7 22. Bg5 g2 23. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd7, then Bg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #471.
SP-471 · ThroneGuard — Both knights start on inner files (b–g) while the king sits centrally on d or e — one of 204 positions filed here.
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