Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·25)
c9-10620Puzzle 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
9. Bxd5 Nh6 10. Bxg8 Nxg8 11. Qxg8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Well found: bishop to g8 (+2.2).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nh6, then Bxg8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
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