Mate in 3: bishop to e4 (d5)
c9-25943naming 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
42. Be4+ f5 43. Bxf5+ Kh8 44. Rxh6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f5 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f5, then Bxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #197.
SP-197 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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