Mate in 3: bishop to b6 (e3·2)
c9-23037naming 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
25. Bb6+ Rc7 26. Qf8+ Ne8 27. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc7, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #605.
SP-605 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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