Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (b1·6)
c9-22901Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
12. Bd3 Qd5 13. exf6 gxf6 14. Nf5 Bd6 15. Nxd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: pawn to f6 (+2.5).
- A natural move: knight to f5.
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qd5, then exf6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #232.
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