Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (e4·4)
c9-14032Puzzle 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
16. Bxg6+ Qf7 17. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qf7, then Qxh8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #316.
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