Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (f3·6)
c9-16952naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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. Bxd5 Bd7 20. Qd6+ Ke8 21. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd7, then Qd6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #123.
SP-123 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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