Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b4 (e1·2)
c9-03361Puzzle 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
4. Bxb4 Nf6 5. Nf3 Nxg4 6. Bd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d2.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nf6, then g5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #347.
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