Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (a5·3)
c9-20035Puzzle 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
12. Bxc7+ Rxc7 13. Qb8+ Rc8 14. c7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxc7, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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