Mate in 3: bishop to f6 (d4)
c9-25094naming 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
42. Bf6+ Ke8 43. d7+ Kf8 44. d8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to d7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then d7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #798.
SP-798 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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