Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (b1·2)
c9-03612Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: 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
8. Bxd3 b5 9. b3 f5 10. cxb5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b5, then cxb5 and you win the knight.
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