Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c3 (a1)
c9-07570Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
10. Bxc3 Rc8 11. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — knight to a8 (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rc8, then Nxa8 and you win the bishop.
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