Mate in 3: bishop to e4 (d5·3)
c9-21777naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1980Theme: 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
36. Bxe4 Bd4+ 37. Kf3 b2 38. a8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- king to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd4+, then Kf3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #223.
SP-223 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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