Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (d5·3)
c9-24349Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
17. Bxb7 Qf6 18. Bc6+ Kc8 19. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (+3.9).
- Strong! bishop to a8 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf6, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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