Mate in 3: bishop to e3 (d2)
c9-26712naming 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
24. Bxe3+ Kg4 25. f3+ Kh3 26. Qxh5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg4, then f3+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #683.
SP-683 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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