Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (b4)
c9-19411Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
16. Bxc5 Bxc5 17. Nb4 Bf8 18. bxa4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on c5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.7).
- knight to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a4 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Bxc5, then Nb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #442.
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