Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (e2·2)
c9-02748Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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. Bxc4 fxg2+ 9. Ke2 bxc4 10. Qf4+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: king to e2 (+2.5).
- Precise: queen to f4 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead fxg2+, then Ke2 and you win the queen.
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