Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (e5·3)
c9-10123Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
13. Bxf6 Qxf6 14. g5 Qf8 15. gxh6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: pawn to g5 (+4.2).
- Strong! pawn to h6 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qxf6, then g5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #529.
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