Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b4 (e1)
c9-02023Puzzle 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 Ne6 6. e3 g5 7. Ba3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (+6.8).
- Precise: bishop to a3 is the top choice (+6.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead g5, then dxc5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #123.
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