Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (c4·4)
c9-26378Puzzle 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
23. Bb5+ c6 24. Bxc6+ Rd7 25. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c6, then Bxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #881.
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