Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (f4·7)
c9-24411Puzzle 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
16. Bxc7+ Kxc7 17. Bb5 Ng6 18. Bxc6 bxc6 19. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- bishop to b5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+4.6).
- Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxc7, then Bb5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #822.
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