Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (a1·8)
c9-08447Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
14. Bb2 Qxb4 15. dxc6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: pawn to c6 (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qxb4, then dxc6 and you stay on top.
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