Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e7 (a3·3)
c9-21450naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1990Theme: 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
16. Bxe7+ Ke8 17. Qa4+ Rd7 18. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to a4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qa4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
SP-580 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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