Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·8)
c9-03094Puzzle 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
8. Bxf4 O-O-O 9. Bc2 f6 10. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — bishop to c2 (+4.4).
- Precise: bishop to e3 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then Bd2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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