Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·4)
c9-01875Puzzle 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
7. Bxf4 Ng6 8. Qg3 Nf6 9. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — queen to g3 (+2.5).
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ng6, then Qh2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #900.
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