Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b4 (e1·11)
c9-27817Puzzle 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
6. Bb4+ Qc5 7. Bxc5+ Rd6 8. Bxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qc5, then Bxc5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
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