Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (h1·3)
c9-06544Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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. Bf3 Nxf4 10. Bxh5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to h5, and you stand better (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxf4, then Bxh5 and you win the queen.
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