Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (f4·9)
c9-26464Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
17. Bxc7 d6 18. Qxb7+ Kd7 19. Bc6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d6, then Qxb7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #351.
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