Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (g1·9)
c9-06309Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
11. Bxc5 a6 12. Nbc3 Qc7 13. Bg1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead a6, then Nbc3 and you win the rook.
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