Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d2 (e3·2)
c9-13894Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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. Bd2 Nbxd4 18. Bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to a5, and you are winning (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nbxd4, then Bxa5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #458.
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