Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (b1·15)
c9-18016Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
7. Bf5 Nf6 8. Bxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nf6, then Bxe6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #952.
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