Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (e3·4)
c9-07864Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
15. Bf4 f6 16. Nd3 e5 17. g4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: knight to d3 (+2.5).
- A natural move: pawn to g4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead f6, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
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