Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (a1·14)
c9-06862Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Bxd4 Nd7 15. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to h8, and you stand better (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd7, then Bxh8 and you win the rook.
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