Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (h5·2)
c9-04606Puzzle 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
11. Bxf7+ Rxf7 12. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxf7, then Qh8# and it is mate.
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