Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b4 (e1·4)
c9-04497Puzzle 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
3. Bxb4 a5 4. Bc3 a4 5. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead a5, then Bc3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #282.
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