Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (c1·4)
c9-02511Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
9. Bh6+ Kg8 10. Qg3+ Kf7 11. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g3 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qg3+ and you stay on top.
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