Mate in 3: bishop to g4 (d1)
c9-22864naming 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
33. Bg4+ Rf5 34. Bxf5+ Kd8 35. Rb8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf5, then Bxf5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #773.
SP-773 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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