Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (a4)
c9-26218Puzzle 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
25. Bxb5 Rxc5 26. Rxc4 Rxc4 27. Qxc4 Kf8 28. Bxd7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — rook to c4 (+2.7).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (+2.7).
- Best move. bishop to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxc5, then Rxc4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #588.
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