Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (h1·10)
c9-09486Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
24. Bxc6 O-O-O 25. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — bishop to e8 (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O-O, then Bxe8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #551.
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