Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (c1·3)
c9-02299Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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. Bxb2 Nf6 13. Bc1 Ng4 14. Qg1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- bishop to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to g1.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nf6, then e3 and you win the knight.
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