Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d6 (e5·3)
c9-16538naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: 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
25. Bd6+ Rxd6 26. Nxd6 Ke7 27. Qf7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: knight to d6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxd6, then Nxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
SP-304 · 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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