Castling-960 to the rescue on b1 (d1)
c9-05153Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: Castling 960: the strongest move is to castle — drag the king onto its rook.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Castling 960: the strongest move is to castle — drag the king onto its rook.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
13. O-O-O Bf6 14. Bxf7 Bc6 15. Qc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (+4.9).
- A natural move: queen to c4.
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Ne5, then Bxf7 and you stay on top.
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