Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b4 (a3)
c9-03040Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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. Bxb4 O-O 16. Bxd3 f6 17. h6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (+4.2).
- A natural move: pawn to h6.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O, then Bxd3 and you win the rook.
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