Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·6)
c9-04540Puzzle 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
10. Bxf6+ Kc7 11. Bxh4 h5 12. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+7.7).
- Spot on — bishop to h4 (+7.9).
- Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (+7.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc7, then Bxh4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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