Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (a4·2)
c9-16629naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
21. Bxb5+ Ke7 22. Qc5+ Kxf6 23. Rf1+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#4).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Bg5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #621.
SP-621 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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