Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d1
c9-07755Puzzle rating: 1154Theme: 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
15. Bxd1 gxh5 16. Re3 f5 17. Bf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d1 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- rook to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead gxh5, then Bf3 and you win the queen.
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