Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d7 (b5·3)
c9-17800Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
24. Bxd7+ Ke7 25. f4 Qc5 26. Qd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Ke7, then f4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #461.
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