Mate in 3: bishop to d4 (g1)
c9-25927naming 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
29. Bxd4+ Ka8 30. Qc8+ Rb8 31. Qxa6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #829.
SP-829 · RampartScout — A wing-file king (b or g) and at least one corner knight: the rarest of the six families, just 72 positions.
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