Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (a3)
c9-11561Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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
19. Bxc5+ Nxc5 20. Qxc5+ Bd6 21. exd6 Rxe1+ 22. Kxe1
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- Well found: queen to c5 (+4.4).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+6.0).
- Best move. king to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxc5, then Qxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #309.
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