Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (g2)
c9-01123Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
14. Bxd5 e6 15. Bf3 O-O 16. exd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e6, then Bg2 and you win the bishop.
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