Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (g6)
c9-06768Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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. Bxf7+ Kxf7 13. cxd5 Nf4 14. Bxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+3.6).
- Strong! bishop to d4 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Kxf7, then cxd5 and you stay on top.
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