Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (b3·2)
c9-07641Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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. Bxc4 d5 11. Bb3 O-O-O 12. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- bishop to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O-O, then Ra3 and you win the knight.
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