Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c2 (d1·5)
c9-27780Puzzle 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
10. Bxc2 Qf6 11. Bb3 Qc6 12. Bxd5 Qxd5 13. Qxc8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- bishop to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (+3.3).
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf6, then Bb3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #69.
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