Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2 (g1·5)
c9-12169Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
10. Bf2 Qe7 11. Qxb7 O-O 12. Qxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (+2.4).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qe7, then Qxb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #446.
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