Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (f3·3)
c9-27200Puzzle 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
9. f4 Bxc3 10. Bxa8 Bxa1 11. Rxb8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: bishop to a8 (+4.7).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Bxc3, then Bxa8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #399.
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