Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b3 (d1·4)
c9-24208Puzzle 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
11. Bxb3+ Kf8 12. Qc4 cxd6 13. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qc4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #425.
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