Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·32)
c9-22931naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1220Theme: 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
33. Bxd5 Ra6 34. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ra6, then Rxd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #575.
SP-575 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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