Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b4 (d2·4)
c9-08656Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
5. Bxb4 dxe4 6. dxe5 O-O-O 7. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (+4.9).
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead dxe4, then Nb3 and you stay on top.
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