Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (h1·8)
c9-08376Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
12. Bxb7 Bc6 13. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: bishop to a8 (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bc6, then Bxa8 and you win the rook.
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