Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (e2·8)
c9-06811Puzzle 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. Bh5+ g6 15. Qxg6+ Kf8 16. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g6, then Qxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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