Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (h1·13)
c9-15751naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2400Theme: 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
13. Bxb7+ Rxb7 14. Qa6 Re8 15. Qxb7+ Kd8 16. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: queen to a6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxb7, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #383.
SP-383 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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