Mate in 3: bishop to c7 (a5)
c9-22710naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
22. Bxc7+ Kxc7 23. Qb7+ Kd8 24. Qb8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc7, then Qb7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #346.
SP-346 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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