Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (c1·9)
c9-21153Puzzle 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
9. Bxb2 O-O+ 10. Bf3 Nd4 11. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: bishop to f3 (+3.8).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O+, then Bf3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #55.
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