Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c2 (d1·3)
c9-05085Puzzle rating: 1114Theme: 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
10. Bxc2 Bc7 11. Nc3 Nc6 12. Bf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f2.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bc7, then Nc3 and you win the rook.
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