Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b6 (f2·7)
c9-25500Puzzle 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
10. Bxb6 e5 11. Qxc7+ Kxe8 12. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead e5, then Qxc7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #170.
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