Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (f4·5)
c9-12337naming 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
15. Bxc7 Qxb2 16. Bxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — bishop to d8 (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxb2, then Bxd8 and you win the rook.
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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