Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·27)
c9-13438Puzzle 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
13. Bxd5 N8c6 14. Bxd4 Nxd4 15. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (+3.8).
- Strong! bishop to a8 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead N8c6, then Bxd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #799.
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