Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (g6·4)
c9-22224Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Bxf7+ Kxf7 19. Qg6+ Kf8 20. Qxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#7).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxf7, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #114.
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