Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (e2·6)
c9-15908Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
19. Bxf3 Rxf3 20. Qxd6 Nd7 21. Nxb6 Nxb6 22. Qxb6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (+1.3).
- Strong! knight to b6 is the sharp choice (+1.8).
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Rxf3, then Qxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #353.
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