Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·31)
c9-26329Puzzle 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
6. Bxf4 e5 7. Bxe5 Rxe5 8. Rh1 Qxg3 9. fxg3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+3.4).
- A natural move: rook to h1.
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead e5, then Bxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #309.
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