Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (c1·5)
c9-13260naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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
8. Bxb2 O-O-O 9. Rxf4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — rook to f4 (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then Rxf4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
SP-343 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
Explore position #343Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play