Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (d2·3)
c9-01467Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
14. Bxe3 h5 15. O-O-O hxg4 16. Qxg4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+4.7).
- Precise: queen to g4 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxb2, then Kd2 and you win the rook.
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