Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·2)
c9-02213Puzzle 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
15. Bxd5 O-O-O 16. Bxe6+ Bxe6 17. Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (+6.2).
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O-O, then Bxe6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #815.
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