Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d7 (a4·4)
c9-11724Puzzle 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
8. Bxd7 Rc6 9. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to c6, and you stand better (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc6, then Bxc6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #577.
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