Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d6 (g3·5)
c9-06737Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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. Bxd6 h4 11. Bxf8 Kxf8 12. h3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — bishop to f8 (+4.0).
- A natural move: pawn to h3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead h4, then Qd2 and you win the knight.
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