Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (a4)
c9-21924Puzzle 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
23. Bxc6+ Rd7 24. Rh1 Bd5 25. Bxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d7 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd7, then Rh1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #588.
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