Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (e6)
c9-17592Puzzle 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
20. Bxd5 Nf7 21. c4 Nd6 22. cxb5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nf7, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #300.
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