Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (b1·5)
c9-03842Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
10. Bxf5 Rxd4 11. Nf3 O-O 12. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: knight to f3 (+2.4).
- A natural move: bishop to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Rxd4, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
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