Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2
c9-00352Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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. Kxb2 f5 15. Bxg8 Nd7 16. Bb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — bishop to g8 (+3.1).
- A natural move: bishop to b3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then Bxd5 and you stay on top.
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