Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (f1·2)
c9-11674Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
6. Bd3 Qg4 7. Bxh7 Nf6 8. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — bishop to h7 (+3.9).
- Precise: bishop to g8 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qg4, then Bxh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #770.
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