Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (h1·17)
c9-16813Puzzle rating: 2150Theme: 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
8. Bxc6 Nbxc6 9. Rg2 Qxg2 10. Nxg2
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on c6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.3).
- Well found: rook to g2 (+2.4).
- Strong! knight to g2 is the sharp choice (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nbxc6, then Rg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #427.
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