Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (g2·4)
c9-27348Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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. Bxc6+ Kf8 18. Bxb6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf8, then Bxb6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #599.
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