Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (c4·3)
c9-11036Puzzle 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
4. Bxd5 Be6 5. Bxb7 fxe4 6. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: bishop to b7 (+4.5).
- Precise: bishop to a8 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be6, then Bxb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #550.
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