Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b4 (d2·5)
c9-08724Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
6. Bxb4 c5 7. Bxc5 Rc8 8. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (+3.8).
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead exd4, then Nb3 and you stay on top.
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