Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b6 (e3·2)
c9-10484Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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. Bb6+ Qc7 12. Bxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qc7, then Bxc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #886.
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