Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (a8·2)
c9-19422Puzzle 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
4. Bf3 g6 5. Qf1 Nxf3 6. Nxf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- queen to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f3 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead g6, then b3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #947.
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