Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (d3·2)
c9-00328Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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. Bxc4 Qf5 11. Qe2 d5 12. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- queen to e2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to d3 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qf5, then Qe2 and you win the knight.
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