Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·24)
c9-08203Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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
9. Bxf4 Ne6 10. Bg3 d6 11. Qd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- bishop to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d3 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ne6, then Bg3 and you win the knight.
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