Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·16)
c9-08018Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Bxf6 d4 12. g5 dxe3+ 13. Nxe3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- pawn to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead d4, then g5 and you win the bishop.
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