Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (d1·4)
c9-09554Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
8. Bf3 dxe5 9. axb6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — pawn to b6 (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead dxe5, then axb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #189.
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