Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (c3·3)
c9-21502Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
10. Bxd4 Nxd4 11. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Well found: queen to d4 (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Nxd4, then Qxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #645.
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