Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (h1)
c9-02850Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
12. Bxf3 Qxf3 13. Ng6 Qh5 14. Nxh8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on f3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.9).
- knight to g6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to h8 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qxf3, then Ng6 and you stay on top.
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