Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (d5)
c9-23335Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
15. Qxb7+ Kd8 16. Bf6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Bf6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #539.
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