Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (c2)
c9-03892Puzzle 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. Bxf5 a5 8. a3 O-O 9. axb4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- pawn to a3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b4 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead a5, then a3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #196.
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