Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (g5)
c9-22002Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
18. Bh6+ Kg8 19. Qe8+ Bf8 20. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #212.
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