Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c2 (b1·3)
c9-07491Puzzle rating: 1105Theme: 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
7. Bxc2 Ne6 8. Nxe6 Qxe6 9. h5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (+5.0).
- A natural move: pawn to h5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c6, then Nxb7 and you win the bishop.
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