Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (d4)
c9-10350Puzzle 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
18. Bxb2 Rg8 19. Nxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+1.5).
- A brilliant blow: knight to h8, and you stand better (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rg8, then Nxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #495.
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