Mate in 3: bishop to f6 (a1·3)
c9-26962naming 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
25. Bf6+ Ne7 26. Bxe7+ Ke8 27. Ba4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to a4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne7, then Bxe7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #272.
SP-272 · ThroneGuard — The king starts in the middle of the back rank, on d or e, and neither knight begins in a corner.
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