Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·6)
c9-03473Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
7. Bxd5 Nb6 8. e4 c6 9. Bc4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (+3.3).
- A natural move: bishop to c4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb6, then c4 and you win the bishop.
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