Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (e4·2)
c9-12587Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
17. Bd3 c5 18. dxc5 bxc5 19. Nxc5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+5.3).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead c5, then dxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #326.
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