Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (d5·2)
c9-09131Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
13. Bxb7+ Kd8 14. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — bishop to a8 (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Bxa8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #666.
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