Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c2 (d1·7)
c9-02394Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
14. Bc2 Ba3 15. Nd1 Bxb2+ 16. Nxb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: knight to d1 (+2.7).
- Precise: knight to b2 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Ba3, then Nd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
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