Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·15)
c9-07912Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
6. Bf6+ Qe7 7. Bxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe7, then Bxe7+ and you win the queen.
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