Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (e3·5)
c9-18726Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
11. Bd4 Qe6 12. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — bishop to h8 (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qe6, then Bxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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