Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (d5·7)
c9-17802naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1090Theme: 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
10. Bc6+ Qd7 11. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qd7, then Qxd7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #63.
SP-63 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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