Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (h1·7)
c9-07013Puzzle rating: 1085Theme: 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. Bxb7 N8b6 6. b3 Nc5 7. Bh1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to h1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxb2+, then Kc1 and you win the rook.
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