Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (e4·2)
c9-04284Puzzle rating: 1102Theme: 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
14. Bxb7 f3 15. Nxf3 Nd3 16. Re3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — knight to f3 (+4.3).
- A natural move: rook to e3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f3, then Nxf3 and you win the bishop.
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