Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (a1·18)
c9-26082Puzzle 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
14. Bd4 Bxd4 15. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: queen to d4 (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Bxd4, then Qxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
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