Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·21)
c9-06779Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
8. Bxf4 Bb7 9. Ne4 Be7 10. O-O-O
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.2).
- Spot on — knight to e4 (+4.1).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bb7, then d5 and you win the knight.
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