Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e6 (d5·3)
c9-21027naming 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
13. Be6+ Bd7 14. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bd7, then Qxe8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #251.
SP-251 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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