Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (a1·6)
c9-03331Puzzle 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
3. Bxd4 O-O-O 4. e3 g5 5. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (+4.6).
- Precise: bishop to h8 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then e3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #163.
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