Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b4 (a5)
c9-09463Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
16. Bxb4 Qxb4 17. Qxg7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qxb4, then Qxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #874.
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