Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (e4·2)
c9-01314Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
14. Bxc6 Nf7 15. Kc2 Nd6 16. Bd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf7, then Bd5 and you win the bishop.
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