Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a2 (b1·7)
c9-08853Puzzle 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
20. Ba2+ Be6 21. Qxe6+ Kh7 22. Bb1+ Qg6 23. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a2 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to b1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Be6, then Qxe6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
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