Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d7 (g4·5)
c9-27718Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
13. Bxd7 Ka7 14. Rxc8 Rxc8 15. Bxc8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on d7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+3.0).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (+3.0).
- Strong! bishop to c8 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka7, then Rxc8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #917.
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