Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (f6)
c9-24616Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
10. Bb2 Bxb2+ 11. Rxb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — rook to b2 (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Bxb2+, then Rxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #930.
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