Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (f1·16)
c9-14738Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
4. Bxc4 Be4 5. Qb3 e6 6. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — queen to b3 (+3.1).
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bxg2, then Bxg7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #514.
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