Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d7 (f5·2)
c9-23233Puzzle 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
20. Bxd7+ Kd8 21. Qg5+ Be7 22. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qg5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #362.
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