Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·2)
c9-00579Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
6. Bxf6 Nxf6 7. Bxf5 Nd6 8. Bh3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (+4.5).
- A natural move: bishop to h3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxf6, then Bxf5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #160.
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