Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (e4·12)
c9-23566Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
18. Bxc6+ Kd8 19. Bxb7 Rb8 20. Bc6 Bxf4 21. Rxe6
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- Spot on — bishop to b7 (+3.6).
- A natural move: bishop to c6.
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd8, then Bxb7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #884.
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