Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (d5)
c9-00724Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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
11. Bc6+ Kd8 12. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Qd7# and it is mate.
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