Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b8 (f4·6)
c9-03172Puzzle 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
9. Bxb8 d6 10. e5 c5 11. exd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b8 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then e5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #444.
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