Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (g2)
c9-04384Puzzle 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. Bxb7 Nb4 6. a3 Na2 7. Rc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- pawn to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb4, then a3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #131.
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