Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d7 (a4·7)
c9-10232Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Bxd7 e4 14. Nxe4 Nxd7 15. Nxd6 Ne5 16. Qxh7
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on d7 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.0).
- Well found: knight to e4 (+2.7).
- Strong! knight to d6 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead e4, then Nxe4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #217.
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