Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d7 (b5·4)
c9-17834Puzzle 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
16. Bxd7+ Kd8 17. Qxb7 Qc3 18. Bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to c3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxb7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #470.
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