Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h3 (f1·4)
c9-13038Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
10. Bh3+ Be6 11. Bxe6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Be6, then Bxe6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #878.
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