Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (e2·9)
c9-19958Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. Bxh5+ g6 17. Bxg6+ hxg6 18. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g6, then Bxg6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #30.
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