Mate in 3: bishop to d2
c9-18169Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 3
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
37. Bd2+ Ka3 38. Qxb5 h5 39. Bc1#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka3, then Qxb5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #853.
SP-853 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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