Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d6 (f4·8)
c9-08787Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
23. Bxd6+ Kb7 24. Qd5+ Ka7 25. Qc5+ Kb7 26. Qb6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to d5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb7, then Qd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #949.
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