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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (g6·4)

c9-22224
Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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