Mate in 3: bishop to c4 (e2)
c9-24678naming 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
31. Bc4+ Rf7 32. Rxa8+ Bf8 33. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf7, then Rxa8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #606.
SP-606 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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