Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d8 (g5)
c9-08655Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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. Bxd8 Kxd8 16. Qb1 Ng6 17. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d8 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- queen to b1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxd8, then Qb1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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