Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (e8)
c9-12001Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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. Bf7+ Kf8 15. Ba3+ Be7 16. Bxe7+ Kxe7 17. Rxe1+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (+8.8).
- Spot on — bishop to a3 (#6).
- Precise: bishop to e7 is the top choice (+9.7).
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+9.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf8, then Ba3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #101.
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