Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (h1·4)
c9-11895Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
7. Bxf3 Bxa1 8. Rxa1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — rook to a1 (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxa1, then Rxa1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #611.
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