Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (h1)
c9-00464Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
5. Bxb7 Nxb2+ 6. Qxb2 Bxb2 7. Rb1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- A brilliant blow: queen to b2, and you stand better (+2.5).
- Strong! rook to b1 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Nxb2+, then Qxb2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #315.
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