Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (c1·5)
c9-06294Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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. Bxb2 O-O 8. O-O Qa6 9. e5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+6.3).
- A natural move: pawn to e5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Bg2 and you win the bishop.
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