Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d6 (g3)
c9-02566Puzzle 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
10. Bxd6+ Be7 11. O-O+ Bf7 12. Qh2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+6.2).
- A natural move: queen to h2.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Be7, then O-O+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #473.
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