Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (g1·2)
c9-01598Puzzle 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
7. Bxd4 c5 8. bxc5 O-O 9. cxd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+6.1).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+6.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then c5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #143.
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