Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b6 (g1·3)
c9-03690Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
12. Bxb6+ Bc7 13. Bc5 O-O-O 14. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- bishop to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f3 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bc7, then Bc5 and you win the knight.
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