Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (f3·5)
c9-03754Puzzle 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
11. Bxe4 b5 12. Nc3 O-O 13. Bf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (+4.4).
- A natural move: bishop to f3.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O-O, then Nc3 and you win the knight.
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