Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (c4)
c9-25496Puzzle 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
19. Bd3 Nxd3 20. Nxd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: knight to d3 (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nxd3, then Nxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #810.
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