Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·9)
c9-06416Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
7. Bxf6 bxc5 8. bxc5 Nd5 9. Bxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+7.1).
- Precise: bishop to d8 is the top choice (+7.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nf7, then Bd3 and you win the queen.
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