Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a3 (c1·3)
c9-22654Puzzle 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
19. Ba3+ Rd6 20. Bxd6+ Ke8 21. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd6, then Bxd6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #103.
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