Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (c1·10)
c9-15392Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
12. Bb2 Bxb2 13. Qxb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: queen to b2 (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Bxb2, then Qxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #100.
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