Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a2 (b1·6)
c9-25183Puzzle 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
18. Ba2+ Bc4 19. Rxg4+ Ng7 20. Bxc4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc4, then Rxg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #436.
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