Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (a1·12)
c9-24238Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
12. Bxb2 Rxb2 13. Qa3 Ne7 14. Qxb2 fxg5 15. hxg5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on b2 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.4).
- Well found: queen to a3 (+2.4).
- Precise: queen to b2 is the top choice (+2.5).
- Best move. pawn to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxb2, then Qa3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #848.
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