Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (e2·2)
c9-05191Puzzle rating: 1092Theme: 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. Bxf3 d5 12. Rh1 Qe6 13. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then Rh1 and you win the bishop.
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