Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (a8·2)
c9-20530Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
29. Bc6+ Ke7 30. Rd7+ Kxe6 31. Nd4+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: rook to d7 (#6).
- Strong! knight to d4 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #578.
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