Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (b1·3)
c9-00826Puzzle rating: 1127Theme: 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
8. Bxf5 Bc7 9. Bxe6 Ba5+ 10. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (+5.3).
- Precise: knight to d2 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O, then Bxe6 and you win the queen.
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