Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (a1·10)
c9-09202Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
11. Bb2 Bxb2+ 12. Rxb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — rook to b2 (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Bxb2+, then Rxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #898.
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