Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (a1·9)
c9-04961Puzzle rating: 1097Theme: 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. Bxd4 O-O 14. O-O dxe5 15. Bc5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to c5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the knight.
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