Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·36)
c9-18975Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
3. Bf4 e5 4. Bxe5 Bd6 5. Bxg7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (+5.3).
- Strong! bishop to g7 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead e5, then Bxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #502.
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