Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e6 (g4·3)
c9-18905Puzzle 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
13. Bxe6+ Nd7 14. Qxa8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nd7, then Qxa8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
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