Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (e6·3)
c9-12535Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
20. Bxf7+ Kxf7 21. Qxf5+ Kg8 22. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to f5 (#3).
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kxf7, then Qxf5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #153.
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