Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (a8·3)
c9-02284Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
12. Bc6+ Qd7 13. Bxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qd7, then Bxd7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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