Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b3 (a4)
c9-12006Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Bb3 d4 14. Qa5 Bxf5 15. c5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- queen to a5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead d4, then Qa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #37.
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