Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2 (g1·4)
c9-12145Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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. Bf2 Qxd1+ 14. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — king to d1 (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd1+, then Kxd1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #281.
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