Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (b1·6)
c9-08083Puzzle 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. Qf5+ Ke7 10. Bh4+ g5 11. Bxg5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to h4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Bh4+ and you stay on top.
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