Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (b6)
c9-12778Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
24. Bxc7+ Kc8 25. Qf8+ Kd7 26. Qd6+ Ke8 27. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #854.
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