Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·5)
c9-03780Puzzle 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
9. Bxd5 e6 10. Bb3 Nd6 11. d3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- bishop to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead e6, then Bh1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #763.
Explore position #763Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play