Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·25)
c9-08340Puzzle rating: 1088Theme: 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
5. Bxf4 O-O 6. c4 dxc4 7. Ra3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a3 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead O-O, then h3 and you win the bishop.
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