Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h3 (f1·5)
c9-22734Puzzle 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
15. Bh3+ Rf5 16. Bxf5+ Kc7 17. Rc4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f5 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf5, then Bxf5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #269.
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