Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (g3·3)
c9-12397Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
22. Bxc7+ Kc8 23. Nxd5 Qxb5 24. Qxe8+ Bxe8 25. axb5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: knight to d5 (+4.2).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Nxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #938.
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