Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (f1·8)
c9-06223Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
9. Bxc4 Na5 10. Bd5 c6 11. h5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+5.2).
- A natural move: pawn to h5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Na5, then Bd3 and you win the bishop.
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