Mate in 3: bishop to b3 (c2)
c9-28375naming 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. Bb3+ Qc4 29. Bxc4+ Bd5 30. Bxd5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qc4, then Bxc4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #145.
SP-145 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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