Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (g1·5)
c9-04373Puzzle 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
8. Bxc5 d5 9. exd5 Nb4 10. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+5.3).
- Precise: bishop to f8 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then Qg1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
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