Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (f5·3)
c9-17742Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
14. Bg6+ Nxg6 15. Qxg6+ Ke7 16. Nf5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#1).
- Strong! knight to f5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxg6, then Qxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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