Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d8 (a5·6)
c9-17378Puzzle 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
17. Bxd8 dxc4 18. a8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d8 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- pawn to a8 develops smoothly.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead dxc4, then a8=Q and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #424.
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