Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (a8)
c9-12938Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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. Bd5 Ne6 18. Bxe6 Bd4 19. Qf7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to d5.
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne6, then Bxe6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #453.
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