Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (g1·8)
c9-09550Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
13. Bxd4 Bxd4 14. Qe4 O-O-O 15. Qxd4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on d4 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.5).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (+2.3).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxd4, then Qe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
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