Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d7 (c6·2)
c9-08954Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
25. Bxd7+ Rxd7 26. Qc6+ Rc7 27. Qf8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxd7, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #753.
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