Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (h1·13)
c9-11379Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
8. Bc6 bxc6 9. Rxb8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: rook to b8 (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead bxc6, then Rxb8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #611.
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