Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d7 (h3·2)
c9-24441Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
15. Bd7+ Kd8 16. Bxc6+ Kc7 17. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (+5.0).
- Strong! bishop to e4 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd8, then Bxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #615.
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