Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (h7)
c9-01220Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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
15. Be4 c2 16. Qxc2 d3 17. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — queen to c2 (+2.8).
- Precise: bishop to a8 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c2, then Qb2 and you stay on top.
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