Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d2 (c1·3)
c9-27173Puzzle 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
10. Bd2 Qxd2+ 11. Rxd2 e6 12. Nxg7+ Ke7 13. fxg4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — rook to d2 (+3.4).
- Strong! knight to g7 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd2+, then Rxd2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #868.
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