Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d7 (d6·6)
c9-15150Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
10. d7+ Kxd7 11. Bxf5+ gxf5 12. Rxa1 Nxg5 13. Rxf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: bishop to f5 (+2.9).
- Strong! rook to a1 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- Best move. rook to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxd7, then Bxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #656.
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