Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a3 (c1·2)
c9-17250Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
15. Ba3+ Bc5 16. Bxc5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bc5, then Bxc5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #469.
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