Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f8 (g7)
c9-06427Puzzle 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
7. Bxf8 Kxf8 8. Qf6 Rg8 9. Ne3
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on f8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.9).
- queen to f6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead Kxf8, then Qe5 and you stay on top.
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