Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d2
c9-06812Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
14. Bd2 Qa5 15. Qa3 Nec6 16. Ne6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- queen to a3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qa5, then Qa3 and you stay on top.
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