Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (c8)
c9-02814Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
13. Bf5 b5 14. Nb2 b4 15. Na4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — knight to b2 (+4.1).
- A natural move: knight to a4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead b5, then Nb2 and you stay on top.
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