Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c7)
c9-09658Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
18. Bxf4 Nxf4 19. Nxf4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: knight to f4 (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Nxf4, then Nxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #148.
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