Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (a1)
c9-00515Puzzle 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
8. Bxd4 Bxg2 9. Bxe5 Rxe5 10. Rxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+6.2).
- Strong! rook to e5 is the sharp choice (+6.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nf6, then Bxe8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #882.
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