Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (g1·11)
c9-07308Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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. Bxc5 O-O-O 6. Bxb6 axb6 7. Nd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (+4.9).
- A natural move: knight to d5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Kb1 and you win the bishop.
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