Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (d3·7)
c9-09078Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
8. Bb5 Nxe4 9. Ne2 Bf5 10. Bxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- knight to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxe4, then Ne2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #518.
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