Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (g1·12)
c9-23525Puzzle 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
13. Bxc5 Nd5 14. Nd6+ Qxd6 15. Qxa5 Bxa5 16. Bxd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: knight to d6 (+3.6).
- Strong! queen to a5 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd5, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #893.
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