Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b7 (b6·5)
c9-15134Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
22. b7+ Kxb7 23. Ba6+ Kxa7 24. Rb7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb7, then Ba6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #956.
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