Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (b1·10)
c9-08068Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
8. Bxf5 Rxf5 9. Qxh8+ Rf8 10. Qxh7
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on f5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.2).
- Well found: queen to h8 (+2.2).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxf5, then Qxh8+ and you win the bishop.
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