Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (f1·4)
c9-05494Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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
4. Bxb5 O-O-O 5. Nb3 Qg6 6. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qg6, then Qd2 and you win the bishop.
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