Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (c3·3)
c9-25513Puzzle 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
22. Bxb2 Nf4 23. Rc8 Qxc8 24. Ne7+ Kf8 25. Nxc8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (+5.1).
- Strong! knight to e7 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- Great move! knight to c8 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nf4, then Rc8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #436.
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