Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e6 (f5·7)
c9-28312naming 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
14. Be6+ Kf8 15. Rf4+ Ke8 16. Nxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to f4 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Rf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #104.
SP-104 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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