Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (f2·5)
c9-27302Puzzle 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
11. Bxd4 f6 12. O-O-O O-O-O 13. Bxb6 axb6 14. Nxf4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+3.7).
- Precise: bishop to b6 is the top choice (+4.0).
- Best move. knight to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f6, then O-O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #171.
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