Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (e4·5)
c9-06827Puzzle 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
13. Bxc6 e6 14. d3 Ne7 15. Bf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (+2.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead e6, then Nd4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #900.
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