Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (g4)
c9-20574Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Bf3 Qf5 16. Kg2 Ke7 17. Ne5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qf5, then Kg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #193.
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