Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2 (g1·2)
c9-18118Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
20. Bxf2 Nf4 21. e5 Nd7 22. Bxh7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to h7 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nf4, then e5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #732.
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