Mate in 3: bishop to f6 (g7)
c9-26723naming 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
34. Bf6+ Ke8 35. Rc8+ Bd8 36. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #609.
SP-609 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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