Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e6 (c4·5)
c9-28236naming 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
24. Bxe6+ Rxe6 25. Qf8+ Re8 26. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxe6, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #782.
SP-782 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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