Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2 (e1·3)
c9-11825Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
12. Bf2 Ncb6 13. Nxb6 cxb6 14. Qa2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (+4.1).
- Precise: queen to a2 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead b6, then Nxb8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #586.
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