Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·3)
c9-01582Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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. Bxd5 O-O 14. Bg2 Bd7 15. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- bishop to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O, then Bg2 and you win the rook.
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