Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b4 (e1·10)
c9-27456Puzzle 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. Bb4+ Qd6 18. Bxd6+ Ke8 19. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd6, then Bxd6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #616.
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