Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (b1·2)
c9-00711Puzzle rating: 1098Theme: 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
6. Bxf5 O-O 7. Qc2 g6 8. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O, then Qc2 and you win the rook.
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