Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (e5·3)
c9-05835Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Bxc7+ Ka7 15. Qd4+ Bc5 16. Qxc5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka7, then Qd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #906.
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