Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (e2·9)
c9-17483Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Bxb5 O-O 12. Nf5 d5 13. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e2 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Nf5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #30.
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