Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·40)
c9-12971Puzzle 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. bxc4 Bxh1 17. Rxh1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — rook to h1 (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxh1, then Rxh1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #467.
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