Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (b3·5)
c9-14320Puzzle 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
19. Bxd5 Rd8 20. Nh4 Rxd5 21. Nxg6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- knight to h4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to g6 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rd8, then Nh4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #422.
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