Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (g1·4)
c9-04848Puzzle 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
4. Bxd4 c5 5. Bf2 Nc6 6. d3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Be5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #303.
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