Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (b2·28)
c9-17470Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
19. bxc3 O-O-O 20. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead O-O-O, then Qc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #281.
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