Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (f1·7)
c9-11796Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
15. Bb5 Qxe4 16. Bxa4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — bishop to a4 (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qxe4, then Bxa4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #150.
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