Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (h8)
c9-00892Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
13. Bxf6 Nxf6 14. Rg1 O-O-O 15. Kc1
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on f6 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.0).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Nxf6, then Rg1 and you stay on top.
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