Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (f2·4)
c9-07082Puzzle 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
11. Bxc5 Bd8 12. d7+ Re7 13. Bxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: pawn to d7 (+3.7).
- Precise: bishop to e7 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bd8, then d7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #45.
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