Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c2 (e4)
c9-14979Puzzle 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
11. Bc2 Qc4 12. Qb6+ Nc7 13. Bb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (+2.2).
- A natural move: bishop to b2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Qb4, then Bb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #836.
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