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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (h5·2)

c9-04606
Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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