Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·24)
c9-09402Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. Bxf6 Qe6 18. Bd4 Nd6 19. dxe4 Qxe4 20. Bc5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+2.6).
- Sensible development: bishop to c5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qe6, then Bd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
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