Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (h1)
c9-00595Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
16. Bxe4 Nxe2 17. Rd3 Rxd3 18. Bxd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: rook to d3 (+3.1).
- Strong! bishop to d3 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Nxe2, then Rd3 and you stay on top.
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