Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (e2·5)
c9-12950Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Bxf3 g4 14. Bxc6 Nxc6 15. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (+2.4).
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead g4, then Bxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #89.
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