Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (f7)
c9-06701Puzzle rating: 1085Theme: 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. Bc4 b5 10. Bd3 f5 11. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead b5, then Bd3 and you stay on top.
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