Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (b4·34)
c9-23839Puzzle 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
18. bxc5 O-O-O 19. Bxe4 Qxc5 20. Bf3 f5 21. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (+3.2).
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (+2.8).
- Best move. bishop to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then Bxe4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
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