Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (e3·6)
c9-23159Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
14. Bc5 Qc7 15. O-O-O O-O-O 16. Bxd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qc7, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #412.
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