Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d6 (c5·5)
c9-16191Puzzle 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
24. Bxd6 Bd5 25. Qxd5 O-O-O 26. Qa8+ Qb8 27. Qxb8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bd5, then Qxd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #910.
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