Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (b1·12)
c9-08445Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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. Bxf5 Qxa2 6. f4 a5 7. Bc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to c2.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxa2, then f4 and you win the rook.
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