Mate in 3: bishop to c2 (d1)
c9-28199naming 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
24. Bc2+ g6 25. Qxf7+ Bg7 26. hxg6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g6, then Qxf7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #229.
SP-229 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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