Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (f2·2)
c9-06670Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
12. f4 Bxf4+ 13. Kb2 O-O-O 14. Bxb5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Well found: king to b2 (+2.2).
- Precise: bishop to b5 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Bxf4+, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
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