Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (f1)
c9-06337Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
16. Bxd3 gxh4 17. Nf2 Ne5 18. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- knight to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e2 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead gxh4, then Nf2 and you stay on top.
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