Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e6 (d7)
c9-27043Puzzle 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
15. Bxe6+ Nd3+ 16. Rxd3+ Bd5 17. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd3+, then Rxd3+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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