Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d6 (a3)
c9-15514naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2120Theme: 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
19. Bxd6 Nh6 20. Bxe7+ Qxe7 21. Ng6+ Ke8 22. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (#2).
- Precise: knight to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nh6, then Bxe7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
SP-580 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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