Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (c4·2)
c9-10692Puzzle 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
14. Bxd5 Nxd5 15. Qxh8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on d5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.6).
- Well found: queen to h8 (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxd5, then Qxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #682.
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