Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f7 (f6·4)
c9-27268Puzzle 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. f7+ Kf8 16. Bh6+ Ke7 17. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to h6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Bh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #261.
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