Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d6 (b4·3)
c9-26152Puzzle 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
15. Bxd6+ Qxd6 16. Qxc2 Qa6+ 17. Kg1 f5 18. Qxb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: queen to c2 (+4.1).
- Strong! king to g1 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- Best move. queen to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxd6, then Qxc2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #232.
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