Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (a2·2)
c9-21230Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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. Bxf7+ Kf8 28. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Qd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
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