Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (h1·2)
c9-06262Puzzle rating: 1108Theme: 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
6. Bxf3 Nc6 7. Bd5 O-O 8. Bc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- bishop to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to c3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then Qa2 and you win the bishop.
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