Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (a1·3)
c9-01769Puzzle 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
6. Bxd4 Nc6 7. c3 Qd6 8. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then c3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #227.
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