Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (c1·6)
c9-16238Puzzle 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
12. Bxb2 Bxc3 13. Nxc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Bxc3, then Nxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #823.
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