Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (b1·6)
c9-04495Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: 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
7. Bxf5 Nd6 8. Bc2 Nxb2 9. Bxb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to b2 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then Nxg5 and you win the bishop.
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