Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4
c9-00298Puzzle 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
9. Bxd4 O-O 10. Nf3 b5 11. Ba1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a1 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Rb1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #401.
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