Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (f1·18)
c9-27855Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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. Bxc4 Nxc4 11. a4 Nb2+ 12. Qxb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: pawn to a4 (+4.0).
- Strong! queen to b2 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxc4, then a4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #222.
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