Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (h1·12)
c9-13248Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Bxb7 Qe6 14. e4 O-O 15. Qe2 b5 16. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e2 is the top choice (+3.6).
- Best move. bishop to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qe6, then e4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #535.
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