Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (h7·7)
c9-25754Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
21. Bg6+ Kf8 22. Qh6+ Kg8 23. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #672.
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