Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (f4·6)
c9-08802Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Bxc7+ Kxc7 14. Nb5+ Kb8 15. bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: knight to b5 (+5.0).
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kxc7, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #853.
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