Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (a1·5)
c9-06568Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
10. Bxb2 Qxb2+ 11. Be2 f5 12. Rxg5
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.2).
- Well found: bishop to e2 (+2.1).
- Precise: rook to g5 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Qxb2+, then Be2 and you stay on top.
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