Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5
c9-00446Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
9. Bxc5 Qe5 10. Bxb6 a3 11. e3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (+4.8).
- A natural move: pawn to e3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ra8, then e4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #350.
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