Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (b3·2)
c9-22541Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
7. Bxf7+ Kxf7 8. Qf5+ Nf6 9. Rxc8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: queen to f5 (+4.9).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxf7, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #385.
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