Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (f6)
c9-17568Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
19. Bxd4 Rxd4 20. f6 g5 21. gxh4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- pawn to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to h4 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxd4, then f6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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