Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·5)
c9-02295Puzzle 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
5. Bxf4 O-O 6. O-O f5 7. Bd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d2.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead f5, then O-O and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #612.
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