Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·9)
c9-03386Puzzle 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
4. Bxf4 Ng6 5. Qd2 O-O 6. e4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- queen to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Bg3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #326.
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