Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a8 (b7)
c9-27024Puzzle 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
24. bxa8=Q+ Kc7 25. Qb7+ Kd8 26. Ne6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qb7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #807.
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