Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (f2·6)
c9-12655Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
14. Bc5 Qxb3 15. Bxb3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: bishop to b3 (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxb3, then Bxb3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #825.
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