Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (h5·4)
c9-07395Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
18. Bxg6+ Kf8 19. Rf1+ Kg8 20. Qxe7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: rook to f1 (#5).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf8, then Rf1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #66.
Explore position #66Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play