Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·21)
c9-07462Puzzle 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 O-O 4. O-O d5 5. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+5.6).
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Bg5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
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