Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (d3·9)
c9-06508Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
11. Bxf5 g6 12. Bxc8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- Spot on — bishop to c8 (+7.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g6, then Bxc8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #118.
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