Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d8
c9-00526Shuffle 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. Bxd8 Bb7 14. Bg5 exd5 15. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d8 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- bishop to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Bb7, then Bg5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #406.
SP-406 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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