Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a6 (c4·4)
c9-25016Puzzle 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
15. Ba6+ Kb8 16. Qxd7 Qxe6 17. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxd7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #952.
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