Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·11)
c9-06985Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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. Bxf6 O-O 9. e4 b5 10. Qe2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e2.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then e3 and you win the knight.
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