Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c2 (a4)
c9-22558Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
19. Bc2 Ne5 20. Nf4 Qc6 21. Bxd3
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c2 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- Well found: knight to f4 (+3.1).
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne5, then Nf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #105.
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