Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2 (e1·5)
c9-16992Puzzle 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
9. Bf2 Bxf2+ 10. Qxf2 Nxd8 11. c5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — queen to f2 (+4.3).
- A natural move: pawn to c5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Bxf2+, then Qxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #56.
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