Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5
c9-00663Puzzle 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
5. Bxd5 g5 6. Qb2 e5 7. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — queen to b2 (+4.7).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then fxg5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #111.
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