Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (e4·10)
c9-16055Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
23. Bxc6 Kc7 24. bxa8=Q Qxa8 25. Bxa8
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to a8 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to a8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc7, then bxa8=Q and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #917.
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