Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b6 (g1·8)
c9-21042Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
22. Bb6 Nc6 23. Rxa1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — rook to a1 (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nc6, then Rxa1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #750.
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