Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (e2·6)
c9-05558Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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 Nb6 12. Bxd5+ Nxd5 13. Re1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+8.0).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+7.8).
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead e6, then Bxd5 and you win the queen.
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