Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (g1·9)
c9-18785Puzzle 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
13. Bxd4 Nd5 14. Qc4 Qa6 15. Qxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Well found: queen to c4 (+5.2).
- Strong! queen to d5 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nd5, then Qc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #607.
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