Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (f1·4)
c9-02046Puzzle rating: 1099Theme: 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
9. Bxc4 O-O 10. Bb3 Rc8 11. Qd1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — bishop to b3 (+4.0).
- A natural move: queen to d1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Qd1 and you win the bishop.
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