Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (f1·10)
c9-07249Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
5. Bxc4 Ng6 6. Bf7 Nxf4 7. g3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (+4.7).
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Ng6, then fxe5 and you win the bishop.
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