Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (b5·4)
c9-28202Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
7. Bxc6 dxc6 8. Qe5 a4 9. Qxh8
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.3).
- queen to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead dxc6, then Qe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #726.
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