Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (e3·2)
c9-07226Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
11. Bxf4 O-O 12. Qxb4 Rxf5 13. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — queen to b4 (+2.6).
- A natural move: queen to d2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Qxb4 and you win the bishop.
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