Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·10)
c9-03908Puzzle 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 b5 6. e4 e5 7. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b5, then c4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #869.
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