Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d2 (e1)
c9-07815Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
16. Bxd2 Qxb3 17. Nc1 Qc4 18. Qe3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- knight to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qxb3, then Nc1 and you stay on top.
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