Mate in 3: bishop to d6 (b4)
c9-22081naming 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
24. Bd6+ Kc8 25. Ra1 exf5 26. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to a1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Ra1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #281.
SP-281 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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