Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b4 (c3·4)
c9-13796Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
9. Bb4 hxg6 10. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: bishop to f8 (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead hxg6, then Bxf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #872.
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