Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (g1·3)
c9-01789Puzzle 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
5. Bxc5 Nc6 6. Nb3 O-O-O 7. d4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then Nb3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #78.
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