Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (e5·6)
c9-23509Puzzle 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
12. Bxc7 Kxc7 13. Qc4 d5 14. Qxd5 Qc8 15. Nxc5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on c7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.9).
- queen to c4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to d5 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- Best move. knight to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Kxc7, then Qc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #817.
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