Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (c1·7)
c9-24270Puzzle 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
14. Bxb2 Nec3+ 15. Nxc3 Nxc3+ 16. Bxc3 Qxc3 17. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (+3.0).
- Strong! bishop to c3 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nec3+, then Nxc3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #758.
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