Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c7 (c6·7)
c9-14106Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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
25. c7+ Kxc7 26. Qe7+ Kc6 27. Bxf3+ Qe4 28. Bxe4+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (#2).
- Best move. bishop to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxc7, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #170.
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