Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (c3·4)
c9-14843Puzzle 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
17. Bd4 Nxd7 18. Bxb6 Nf6 19. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (+3.3).
- A natural move: queen to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Bxd4+, then Nxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #137.
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