Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (e2·2)
c9-01429Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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. Bxb5 c4 13. Qf1 Rh8 14. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- queen to f1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c4, then Nc3 and you win the bishop.
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