Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c1
c9-06518Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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. Bxc1 Ne4 14. O-O Nc3 15. bxa6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to a6 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne4, then O-O and you win the rook.
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