Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (f3·3)
c9-22248Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
21. Bxc6 Qxc6 22. Qxc6+ Rxc6 23. Rb8+ Kd7 24. Rxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: queen to c6 (+3.2).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc6, then Qxc6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #205.
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