Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (e3)
c9-05889Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
10. Bxd4 O-O-O 11. Nc3 c5 12. Bf2
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (+4.7).
- A natural move: bishop to f2.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead d5, then exd5 and you win the knight.
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