Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (b1·15)
c9-26974Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
18. Bxg6+ Kf8 19. Qh6+ Kg8 20. Bxh7+ Rxh7 21. Qxh7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to h7 is the top choice (#4).
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then Qh6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #256.
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