Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·23)
c9-21530Puzzle 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
9. Bxf6 Qc5+ 10. d4 Qxf5 11. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to f5 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc5+, then d4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #0.
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