Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (b3)
c9-24485Puzzle 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
8. Bxf7 Kxf7 9. Qc4+ d5 10. cxd6+ Qe6 11. Qxb4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: queen to c4 (+4.1).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+4.3).
- Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kxf7, then Qc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #429.
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