Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·18)
c9-08281Puzzle rating: 1094Theme: 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
7. Bxf6 Qxf6 8. Qxh5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on f6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.6).
- Well found: queen to h5 (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxf6, then Qxh5 and you win the rook.
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