Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (b5·2)
c9-08391Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
12. Bxc6 Qxg1 13. Rxg1 Rd8 14. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
- Well found: rook to g1 (+1.6).
- Stunning! bishop to a8 gives up material but you stand better (+1.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxg1, then Rxg1 and you stay on top.
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