Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d6 (f5·22)
c9-27083Puzzle 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
25. Nd6+ Kd8 26. Ba5+ Rb6 27. Bxb6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to a5 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to b6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Ba5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #166.
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