Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (g1·3)
c9-04255Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
3. Bxd4 c5 4. Bf2 f5 5. c3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c5, then Bf2 and you win the queen.
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