Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (f2)
c9-01143Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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
8. Bxc5+ Kg8 9. Rf8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg8, then Rf8# and it is mate.
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