Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (a1·10)
c9-05130Puzzle rating: 1087Theme: 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
5. Bxd4 Rg6 6. O-O-O Rd6 7. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rg6, then Bxc6 and you win the bishop.
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