Mate in 3: bishop to c5 (g1)
c9-22967naming 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
38. Bc5+ Qe7 39. Rxe7 a4 40. Rcxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe7, then Rxe7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #79.
SP-79 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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