Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b8 (f4·2)
c9-00473Puzzle 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
10. Bxb8 Nd6 11. Bc7 Nbc4 12. Bxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b8 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- bishop to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d8 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd6, then Bc7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #180.
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