Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·22)
c9-19091Puzzle 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
15. Bxf6 O-O 16. Be7 Nxe6 17. Bxd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- bishop to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Be7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #402.
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