Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (e2)
c9-01089Puzzle rating: 1103Theme: 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
12. Bxc4 O-O 13. O-O Rc8 14. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the knight.
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