Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·31)
c9-26794Puzzle 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. Bxd5 Kd7 26. Bxc6+ Kxc6 27. Rc1+ Kd7 28. Rxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (+5.8).
- Precise: rook to c1 is the top choice (+5.7).
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then Bxc6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
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