Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (b1·4)
c9-06371Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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. Bxd3 Nf4 10. Be4 Nde6 11. h6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- bishop to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h6.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nc6, then Qb1 and you win the queen.
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