Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c2 (d1·4)
c9-15630Puzzle 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
6. Bc2 Ng6 7. b3 Nh4 8. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Ng6, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #357.
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