Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (f1·10)
c9-20298Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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. Bb5 Be6 12. Bxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (+6.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Be6, then Bxd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #350.
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