Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·30)
c9-22673Puzzle 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
21. Bxf4 Bxf4 22. gxf5 Re8 23. Qxf7+ Kxf7 24. Nxb7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (+3.4).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (+3.4).
- Best move. knight to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Bxf4, then gxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #20.
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