Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (c1·4)
c9-04071Puzzle rating: 1109Theme: 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. Bxb2 Bxb2 13. Ra2 Bd4 14. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- rook to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxb2, then Ra2 and you win the queen.
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