Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (a1·6)
c9-06887Puzzle rating: 1108Theme: 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
4. Bxb2 b6 5. Nc3 O-O-O 6. Nb5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then Nc3 and you win the bishop.
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