Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (g5·3)
c9-28282Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
24. Bf4+ e5 25. Bxe5+ Qd6 26. Bxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (#4).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead e5, then Bxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #710.
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