Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b8 (g3·4)
c9-06056Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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. Bxb8 e5 6. dxe5 fxe5 7. Qc5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b8 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (+4.6).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then dxe5 and you win the bishop.
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