Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·25)
c9-18644Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
27. Bxf6 fxe2 28. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead fxe2, then Qxg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #0.
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