Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (e5)
c9-01879Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Bxc7 O-O 10. Qb3 Nd6 11. Bxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+7.9).
- Spot on — queen to b3 (+7.6).
- Precise: bishop to d8 is the top choice (+7.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O, then Bxd8 and you win the queen.
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