Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b4
c9-00959Puzzle 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. Bxb4 O-O 6. c4 c5 7. dxc5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then c4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #59.
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