Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2
c9-02104Puzzle rating: 1113Theme: 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. Bxf2 f5 9. e5 Be4 10. b4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b4.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead f5, then e5 and you win the knight.
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