Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d1 (c2)
c9-25161Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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. Bd1 Qh3 13. Nf2 Qxf1 14. Qxf1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- knight to f2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to f1 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qh3, then Nf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #572.
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