Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c3 (b2)
c9-04609Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
11. Bxc3 e5 12. Rh2 O-O 13. Rf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- rook to h2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Rh2 and you win the bishop.
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