Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (c1·5)
c9-12085Puzzle 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
12. Kb1 Bd5 13. Nxe4 Bxe4+ 14. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — knight to e4 (+2.3).
- Stunning! bishop to e4 gives up material but you stand better (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bd5, then Nxe4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #543.
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