Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·26)
c9-11915Puzzle 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 Ra6 10. Nxc7+ Kd7 11. Nxa6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (+3.1).
- Precise: knight to a6 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra6, then Nxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #471.
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