Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f1
c9-25104Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
14. Bf1 Rc4 15. Bxc4 dxc4 16. Rxg8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (+3.4).
- Strong! rook to g8 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc4, then Bxc4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #675.
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