Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (c1·19)
c9-23051Puzzle 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
13. Bxg5 c5 14. Qxc5 Bc6 15. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c5, then Qxc5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #470.
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