Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·21)
c9-12056Puzzle 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. Bxf6 gxf6 8. Qg3+ Ng6 9. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: queen to g3 (+4.2).
- Strong! bishop to g6 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead gxf6, then Qg3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #16.
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