Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (h1·16)
c9-15361Puzzle 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
16. Bxc6+ Rd7 17. exd7+ Kd8 18. Nd5 Rf8 19. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to d7 (#2).
- A natural move: knight to d5.
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rd7, then exd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #47.
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