Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (c2)
c9-07263Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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
17. Bxd3 O-O-O 18. Ke2 Rxd3 19. Kxd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to d3 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O-O, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
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