Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (e4·14)
c9-14085Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
16. Bxc6 b6 17. Re8+ Ka7 18. Rxa8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b6, then Re8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #815.
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