Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b6 (c5·2)
c9-14306Puzzle 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
20. Bb6+ Rc7 21. Nf7+ Kc8 22. Nd6+ Kd8 23. Nxe8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (+5.3).
- Strong! knight to d6 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
- Best move. knight to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc7, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #335.
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