Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6
c9-00077Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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. exd6 O-O 14. Bc3 Nc5 15. Bd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — bishop to c3 (+3.0).
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Bc3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #426.
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