Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·3)
c9-01771Puzzle 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. Bxf4 O-O 7. Ne3 Nh5 8. g3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — knight to e3 (+4.8).
- Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Ng3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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