Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (e3·2)
c9-06974Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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
11. Bxd4 b6 12. Qh1 Qxh1 13. Rxh1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — queen to h1 (+4.7).
- Strong! rook to h1 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b6, then Ne3 and you win the bishop.
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