Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b6 (g1·7)
c9-13512Puzzle 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
11. Bxb6 d6 12. Bxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: bishop to d8 (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d6, then Bxd8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #956.
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