Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d2 (c1)
c9-15842Puzzle 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
11. Bxd2 Qxh4 12. Rxg8+ Nf8 13. Nc7+ Kd7 14. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: rook to g8 (+4.9).
- Precise: knight to c7 is the top choice (+5.2).
- Great move! knight to a8 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxh4, then Rxg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #470.
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