Mate in 3: bishop to e4 (f3·3)
c9-28086naming 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
28. Be4+ Bf5 29. Bxf5+ Kh8 30. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf5, then Bxf5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #21.
SP-21 · RampartScout — Wing king plus a rim knight, and only 72 positions qualify — the rarest pattern of all.
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