Mate in 3: bishop to e5 (c7)
c9-24538naming 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. Bxe5+ Kxb6 39. Bd4+ Ka6 40. Ra7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb6, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #795.
SP-795 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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