Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (a7)
c9-24582Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Bd4 Nxd4 16. cxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Nxd4, then cxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #108.
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