Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (f2·7)
c9-23153Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
28. Bxc5 a6 29. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead a6, then Qxf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #127.
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