Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (e2·3)
c9-02756Puzzle rating: 1093Theme: 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
7. Bxc4 b5 8. Bb3 a5 9. Bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- bishop to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a5 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b5, then Bb3 and you win the knight.
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