Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (e2·7)
c9-07421Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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. Bxb5 c4 12. axb6 h4 13. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — pawn to b6 (+4.3).
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h4, then Ne2 and you win the bishop.
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