Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (f4·3)
c9-25052Puzzle 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
27. Bxe5+ Nd6 28. Bxd6+ Kb7 29. dxc6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd6, then Bxd6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #853.
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