Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (b2·2)
c9-02975Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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
8. Bxd4 e5 9. Bc3 Ne6 10. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e5, then Bc3 and you win the knight.
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