Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (g2)
c9-01562Puzzle rating: 1085Theme: 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
15. Bxf3 Nxc5 16. Bc3 Bxc3 17. Nxc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to c3 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Nd4, then Nxd4 and you win the bishop.
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