Mate in 3: bishop to f4 (e5)
c9-22388naming 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
31. Bxf4 Kf8 32. Bd6+ Kg8 33. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Bd6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #443.
SP-443 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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