Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a4 (b3·5)
c9-21513Puzzle 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
10. Bxa4+ c6 11. Bxc6+ bxc6 12. Qxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c6, then Bxc6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #357.
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