Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (e7)
c9-22339Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Bf6+ Kf8 28. Qe7+ Kg8 29. Bd5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #430.
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