Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·9)
c9-05236Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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. Bxd5 Nc6 6. Bxc6 bxc6 7. Bxg7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (+4.5).
- Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then Nd3 and you win the bishop.
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