Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d6 (c5·4)
c9-27596Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Bd6 dxc2+ 18. Kxc2 Qa4+ 19. Qxa4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — king to c2 (#5).
- Strong! queen to a4 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead dxc2+, then Kxc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #366.
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