Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (b7·2)
c9-06776Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
8. Bxc6 Qc7 9. bxc5 Qxc6 10. cxb6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+2.7).
- Strong! pawn to b6 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc7, then bxc5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #319.
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