Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (h1·7)
c9-07674Puzzle rating: 1124Theme: 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
9. Bxc6 Ne5 10. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to a8, and you stand better (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne5, then Bxa8 and you win the rook.
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