Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (g1·2)
c9-01163Puzzle 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
7. Bxc5 Na6 8. Bd6 Bb6 9. Nb5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- bishop to d6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b5.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead a6, then g3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #525.
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