Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (f1·2)
c9-01346Puzzle 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. Bxc4 O-O-O 7. Bd3 d5 8. Qxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then exd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #494.
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