Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (a8)
c9-03693Puzzle 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. Bc6+ Nbd7 6. Nf3 Rb6 7. Ne5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e5.
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Nbd7, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #657.
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