Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (g1·10)
c9-26517Puzzle 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
14. Bxd4 Bxd4 15. Qxd4 Qxc4 16. Qxc4 Bxc4 17. Rxb7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: queen to d4 (+2.8).
- Strong! queen to c4 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Bxd4, then Qxd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #591.
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