Mate in 3: bishop to f4 (g3)
c9-19397naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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. Bxf4+ Be5 27. Bxe5+ Kc8 28. Nb6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (#1).
- Strong! knight to b6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be5, then Bxe5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
SP-667 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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