Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b3 (c2·2)
c9-07359Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
11. Bxb3 Bxb3 12. Rxf5 b6 13. Nhf2
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on b3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.6).
- Spot on — rook to f5 (+2.5).
- A natural move: knight to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Bxb3, then Rxf5 and you stay on top.
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