Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2 (e1·4)
c9-04455Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
9. Bf2 Qxd6 10. Bf3 g5 11. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead b4, then Ne2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #153.
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