Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c7 (d6·8)
c9-20087Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
15. dxc7+ Kxc7 16. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to f8, and you stand better (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxc7, then Bxf8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
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