Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·28)
c9-07313Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
8. bxc4 O-O 9. Qb1 c5 10. Bc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — queen to b1 (+5.0).
- A natural move: bishop to c2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nhg6, then Ba4+ and you win the bishop.
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