Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (f2·3)
c9-07047Puzzle 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
13. Bxc5 bxc5 14. dxe4 gxf4 15. Bb5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on c5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.3).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (+2.4).
- A natural move: bishop to b5.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead bxc5, then dxe4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #526.
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