Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (d4·3)
c9-26298Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
15. Bb2 Bxb2+ 16. Rxb2 Qd4 17. Nxb6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — rook to b2 (+3.0).
- Precise: knight to b6 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxb2+, then Rxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #833.
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