Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a5 (c3·9)
c9-28256Puzzle 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
26. Ba5 Qxa5 27. Qd6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to a5.
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qxa5, then Qd6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #887.
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