Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (a6·3)
c9-05617Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
5. Bxb7+ Kxb7 6. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: pawn to e5 (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kxb7, then fxe5 and you win the bishop.
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