Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (h1·6)
c9-06156naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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
10. Bxc6 g6 11. Bxb5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g6, then Bxb5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
SP-27 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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