Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (e2)
c9-08011Puzzle 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
15. Bxd3 Rxd5 16. Bc4 Kd8 17. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- bishop to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (+8.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nc7, then Kb1 and you win the queen.
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