Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (d4·2)
c9-06241Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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
7. Bxc5 Nf6 8. b3 d6 9. Bf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f2.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nf6, then b3 and you win the knight.
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