Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (f1·5)
c9-04560Puzzle 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
9. Bxc4 Ne5 10. Be2 O-O-O 11. Ndc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — bishop to e2 (+4.8).
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Ng5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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