Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (h8·3)
c9-06164Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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
4. Bxf6 exf6 5. c3 Qg6 6. Nac2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead exf6, then f4 and you stay on top.
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