Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (g1)
c9-01377Puzzle rating: 1146Theme: 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
13. Bxe3 Be6 14. Be4 Bd5 15. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- bishop to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qd5, then Bxc8 and you win the rook.
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