Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b8 (f4·4)
c9-01387Puzzle 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
8. Bxb8 a5 9. Bg3 Bh6 10. a4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b8 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- bishop to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a4 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead a5, then Bg3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #262.
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