Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (c3·2)
c9-08739Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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. Bxb2 O-O 13. Kd2 b4 14. a4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a4 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Nd5 and you win the knight.
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