Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d6 (c7·2)
c9-19773Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Bxd6+ Bc6 17. dxc6 exd6 18. cxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Well found: pawn to c6 (+6.9).
- Strong! pawn to b7 is the sharp choice (+6.9).
- You win decisive material (+6.9).
- If instead Bc6, then dxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #362.
Explore position #362Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play