Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·15)
c9-06967Puzzle 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
5. Bxd5 Nab6 6. Bg2 Nxa4 7. c3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- bishop to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c3.
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Nab6, then Bg2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #31.
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