Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (b2·5)
c9-18456Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
25. Bxf6 Bxf2+ 26. Kh1 Bxg3 27. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- king to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxf2+, then Kh1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #98.
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