Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (h3·2)
c9-26540naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
25. Bxf5+ Qd7 26. Bxd7+ Kd8 27. Qg5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd7, then Bxd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
SP-286 · 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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