Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (b4·7)
c9-02076Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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
4. bxc5 O-O 5. Bb2 Ng6 6. Bxg7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Ne3 and you win the knight.
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