Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (d3·2)
c9-02853Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
15. Bxb5 O-O-O 16. g5 f5 17. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O-O, then Ke2 and you win the knight.
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