Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (b1·4)
c9-16491Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
16. Bxd3 Rxd3 17. Bxb6
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on d3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.9).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rxd3, then Bxb6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #204.
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