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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (f4·6)

c9-08802
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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