Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (c4·5)
c9-13968Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
34. Bxd5 Be5 35. Kd3 Bc7 36. Rb1 O-O-O 37. Bxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — king to d3 (+4.5).
- A natural move: rook to b1.
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be5, then Kd3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #902.
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