Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d6 (f4·4)
c9-25233Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
18. Bxd6 Bxd6 19. Be4 Bxe4 20. Rxe4 O-O-O 21. Rxd4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on d6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.8).
- Well found: bishop to e4 (+2.6).
- Strong! rook to e4 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- Best move. rook to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxd6, then Be4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #666.
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