Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·35)
c9-26368Puzzle 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
14. Bxf4+ Be5 15. Bxe5+ d6 16. Bxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be5, then Bxe5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #839.
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