Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c8 (b7)
c9-06359Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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. Bxc8 f6 12. Qxc7+ Ke8 13. Qxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c8 keeps the pressure (+9.0).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (+9.5).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (+9.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead f6, then Qb8 and you win the rook.
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