Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (f1·7)
c9-05750Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
15. Bxc4 Bxc4 16. Nc2 Ne2+ 17. Kh1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- knight to c2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to h1 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxc4, then Nc2 and you win the queen.
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