Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c7 (b6·4)
c9-19324naming 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
11. bxc7 Kxc7 12. Na6+ Kc6 13. Qc5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to a6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc7, then Na6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #930.
SP-930 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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