Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f8 (g7·2)
c9-25870Puzzle 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
17. Bxf8+ Kf7 18. Qg7+ Ke8 19. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qg7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #434.
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