Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c2 (d1·2)
c9-04768Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
6. Bxc2 O-O 7. O-O e6 8. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e6, then Ng3 and you win the knight.
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