Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2 (e1·2)
c9-05597Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
12. Bf2 e3 13. Bh4 Nc3 14. Nab3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- bishop to h4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead e3, then Bh4 and you stay on top.
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