Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·13)
c9-05259Puzzle 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 h5 6. Bd3 h4 7. Nf5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f5.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bb7, then Nf3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #868.
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