Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·10)
c9-05451Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
9. Bxd5 c4 10. Qc2 Rf6 11. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e3 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rf6, then Bf3 and you win the knight.
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