Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a6 (f1·16)
c9-27234naming 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
12. Ba6+ Nb7 13. Qxb7+ Kd8 14. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nb7, then Qxb7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #282.
SP-282 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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