Mate in 3: bishop to g6 (b1)
c9-19688naming 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
19. Bxg6+ fxg6 20. Qxg6+ Kh8 21. Qh6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxg6, then Qxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #388.
SP-388 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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