Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e7 (b4·4)
c9-10551Puzzle 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
17. Bxe7+ Ke8 18. Qb8+ Kxe7 19. Nf5+ Kxe6 20. Qd6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#2).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Qb8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #328.
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