Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (c4·3)
c9-12280Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
22. Bxf7+ Kh7 23. Qe4+ Bf5 24. Qxf5+ g6 25. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then Qe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #38.
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