Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d8 (b6·4)
c9-04386Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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. Bxd8 Qxb2+ 15. Kd3 Kxd8 16. Reb1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d8 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: king to d3 (+3.1).
- Precise: rook to b1 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Qxb2+, then Kd3 and you win the rook.
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