Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (c3·2)
c9-04555Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Bb2 Rb8 10. Qa6 Nb4 11. Qa3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (+2.6).
- A natural move: queen to a3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Rb8, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #376.
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