Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·22)
c9-08178Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
4. Bxd5 Bxa1 5. Qxa1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — queen to a1 (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxa1, then Qxa1 and you win the bishop.
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