Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (g1·7)
c9-05281Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: 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
6. Bxc5 d6 7. exd6 exd6 8. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (+2.2).
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d6, then exd6 and you win the rook.
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