Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d6 (b4·5)
c9-28106naming 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
18. Bxd6+ Be7 19. Qf5+ Bf7 20. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be7, then Qf5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #473.
SP-473 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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