Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (e3·6)
c9-27236Puzzle 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
11. Bxg5+ Bf6 12. Bxf6+ Kd7 13. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf6, then Bxf6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #551.
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