Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (d5·5)
c9-12829Puzzle 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
21. Bxf7+ Kd8 22. Qd5+ Nd7 23. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (+6.3).
- Strong! bishop to g8 is the sharp choice (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Qd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #199.
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