Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (d3·5)
c9-05996Puzzle rating: 1114Theme: 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 d6 12. a4 Bc6 13. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- pawn to a4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then a4 and you win the knight.
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