Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (e2·4)
c9-04504Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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. Bxb5 Bxh4 15. Rd1 Rf8 16. Rd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (+5.1).
- A natural move: rook to d4.
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead O-O, then Bd2 and you win the bishop.
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