Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·29)
c9-11977Puzzle 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
7. Bxf4 Nxf4 8. Qd6+ Re7 9. Qxf4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: queen to d6 (+3.7).
- Precise: queen to f4 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxf4, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #308.
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