Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (g1·12)
c9-26739Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. Bd4 Qc6 16. Ne5 Qd6 17. Bc5 Qxe5 18. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- knight to e5 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! bishop to c5 gives up material but you stand better (+2.3).
- Best move. pawn to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc6, then Ne5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #958.
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