Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (g5·5)
c9-26858Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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
26. Bf6 Rxd1+ 27. Bxd1 Rxe5 28. Bxe5 Qxf2 29. Rxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: bishop to d1 (+3.4).
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (+3.9).
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxd1+, then Bxd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #22.
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