Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (f2·4)
c9-28279Puzzle 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
20. Bxe3 bxc6 21. bxa3 c5 22. Rab1#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to a3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead bxc6, then bxa3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #926.
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