Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (g3·2)
c9-27376Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
18. Bxc7+ Kxc7 19. Ne6+ Kd7 20. Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: knight to e6 (+4.9).
- Strong! knight to d4 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxc7, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #729.
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