Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (h1·6)
c9-05731Puzzle rating: 1105Theme: 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
8. Bxb7 c6 9. Bxa8 Na6 10. Rg1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- Spot on — bishop to a8 (+5.9).
- Precise: rook to g1 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead c6, then Bxa8 and you win the rook.
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