Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b3 (c2·4)
c9-22854Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
16. Bxb3 Bxb3 17. Ra3 Bc4 18. Nxe7+ Kd7 19. Nxg8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- rook to a3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e7 is the top choice (+4.9).
- Great move! knight to g8 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxb3, then Ra3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #712.
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