Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d6 (b4)
c9-10082Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Bxd6 Qxd6 14. Bxa4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on d6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.7).
- Well found: bishop to a4 (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxd6, then Bxa4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #728.
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