Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b8 (a7·4)
c9-07388Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
10. Bxb8 Qxb8 11. Rd1 Nc7 12. g3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b8 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Qxb8, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
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