Mate in 3: bishop to e4 (d3)
c9-23203naming 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
19. Be4+ Kb6 20. Bd4+ Ka6 21. Qxa7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #48.
SP-48 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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