Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (c4·2)
c9-18207Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
15. Bxb5+ axb5 16. Qxb5+ c6 17. Qxa4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: queen to b5 (+2.8).
- Strong! queen to a4 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead axb5, then Qxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #231.
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