Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (g1·6)
c9-06775Puzzle 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
8. Bxd4 Nc6 9. Bf2 O-O-O 10. b4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then Bf2 and you win the bishop.
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