Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (e4·5)
c9-17734Puzzle 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
16. Bxb7 Nxd3+ 17. Nxd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — knight to d3 (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxd3+, then Nxd3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #14.
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