Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (e8·2)
c9-28543naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2400Theme: 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
12. Bf7+ Bf8 13. Qxf8+ Kxd7 14. Qe8+ Kd6 15. Ne4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#2).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bf8, then Qxf8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #622.
SP-622 · ThroneScout — A knight starts on the edge (a/h) and the king sits centrally on d or e; the mirror twin stays in this family too.
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