Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (f1·11)
c9-07458Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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. Bxc4 d5 12. Be2 Bd6 13. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- bishop to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then Be2 and you win the bishop.
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