Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (c4·4)
c9-19178Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
12. Bxd5 Bc5+ 13. bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc5+, then bxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #394.
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