Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (h2)
c9-03945Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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
10. Bxc7 O-O 11. Bd6 Nf5 12. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- bishop to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f8 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead c5, then dxc5 and you win the bishop.
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