Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (f3·5)
c9-17880Puzzle 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
17. Bc6+ Rd7 18. Bxd7+ Kd8 19. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd7, then Bxd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #295.
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