Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b6 (g1·2)
c9-01084Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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. Bxb6 axb6 10. Bf5 d5 11. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- bishop to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead axb6, then Nc3 and you win the queen.
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