Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (g3·2)
c9-05693Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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. Bxf4 d5 12. Bxa6 Rxa6 13. Bg3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to a6, and you are winning (+3.1).
- A natural move: bishop to g3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then Bxa6 and you win the bishop.
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