Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (d7)
c9-09571Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
26. Bc6 Ra7 27. Qe8+ Kc7 28. Qd7+ Kb8 29. Qd8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to c6.
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ra7, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #631.
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