Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (c1·2)
c9-02237Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
8. Bxb2 Nd6 9. d3 O-O 10. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd6, then d3 and you win the queen.
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