Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a5 (e1·18)
c9-05462Puzzle 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
11. Ba5+ b6 12. Bxb6+ Kc8 13. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b6, then Bxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #474.
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