Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (d4·7)
c9-21865naming 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
22. Bxc5 Bxa4 23. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — bishop to f8 (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Bxa4, then Bxf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #837.
SP-837 · RampartScout — Wing king plus a rim knight, and only 72 positions qualify — the rarest pattern of all.
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