Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (d3·4)
c9-04637Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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. Bxc4 O-O 12. O-O Ng6 13. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the knight.
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