Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e6 (g4·6)
c9-26553Puzzle 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
15. Be6+ Kh7 16. Qf5+ g6 17. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #118.
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