Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d7 (g4·2)
c9-02655Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
11. Bxd7 O-O 12. Nd3 b5 13. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — knight to d3 (+3.6).
- Precise: bishop to e8 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re7, then Bb5 and you win the knight.
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