Mate in 3: bishop to c5 (a3)
c9-28258naming 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
26. Bc5+ b6 27. Qxc7+ Ka6 28. Qxb6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b6, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #813.
SP-813 · RampartScout — Wing king plus a rim knight, and only 72 positions qualify — the rarest pattern of all.
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