Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (f4)
c9-01214Puzzle 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
18. Bxc7 Rc8 19. Bf4 Ne6 20. Bd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- bishop to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rc8, then Bf4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #277.
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