Mate in 3: bishop to b5 (c4·3)
c9-26849naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 3
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. Bb5+ Kc8 35. Rf8+ Kb7 36. Rb8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #25.
SP-25 · 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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