Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (d3·6)
c9-27067Puzzle 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
17. Bb5+ Kd8 18. Nf7+ Kc7 19. Nxh6 Nxh6 20. Rxf8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (+4.2).
- Strong! knight to h6 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #644.
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