Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (f1·7)
c9-07221Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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
9. Bb5 O-O 10. Bxc6 bxc6 11. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to c6, and you stand better (+2.4).
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead O-O, then Bxc6 and you win the knight.
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