Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (d5·5)
c9-10730Puzzle 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
11. Bxc6 Bxg4 12. Rb3+ Kc8 13. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — rook to b3 (+5.2).
- Precise: bishop to e8 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxg4, then Rb3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #839.
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