Mate in 3: bishop to f7 (c4)
c9-25125naming 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
30. Bxf7+ Kf8 31. Bc4+ Nf4 32. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Bc4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
SP-618 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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