Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·26)
c9-08711Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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
3. Bxf4 f5 4. Nc2 O-O 5. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- knight to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Bc1 and you win the bishop.
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