Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c7 (b6·5)
c9-23637Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. bxc7+ Kc8 29. Ra8+ Kb7 30. Qa7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Ra8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #725.
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