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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (b1·4)

c9-16491
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #204

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