Mate in 3: bishop to a2 (b1)
c9-28382naming 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
27. Ba2+ Be6 28. Bxe6+ Kh8 29. Rf8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be6, then Bxe6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #292.
SP-292 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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