Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (d5·8)
c9-25594Puzzle 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
29. Bxc6+ Nd4+ 30. Rxd4+ Kc8 31. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd4+, then Rxd4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #916.
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