Mate in 3: bishop to g6 (e4)
c9-27174naming 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. Bxg6 a5 35. Qh7+ Kf8 36. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a5, then Qh7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #4.
SP-4 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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