Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (b5)
c9-04882Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
13. Bxc6 f5 14. Bxe8 Kxe8 15. d4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — bishop to e8 (+3.8).
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead f5, then Bg5+ and you win the knight.
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