Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (a1·12)
c9-05957Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
7. Bxd4 Qh5+ 8. Kc1 O-O-O 9. Kb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to b2 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qh5+, then Kc1 and you win the bishop.
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