Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d2 (e1)
c9-16850Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
13. Bd2 Bxd2+ 14. Kxd2 Kc7 15. exd7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — king to d2 (+3.8).
- Precise: pawn to d7 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Bxd2+, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #778.
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