Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·17)
c9-06375Puzzle 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
3. Bxf4 f5 4. Bd2 O-O 5. f4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Bd2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #308.
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