Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (e2·3)
c9-03154Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
9. Bxb5 O-O-O 10. Qf5 Qxf5 11. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- queen to f5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to f5 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O-O, then Qf5 and you win the bishop.
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