Castling-960 to the rescue on b1 (c1·4)
c9-19781Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: Castling 960: the strongest move is to castle — drag the king onto its rook.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Castling 960: the strongest move is to castle — drag the king onto its rook.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
14. O-O-O Qe8 15. Bxc6 bxc6 16. a5
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to c6, and you stand better (+2.2).
- A natural move: pawn to a5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Qe8, then Bxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #270.
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