Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (d3·2)
c9-01798Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
8. Bxe4 Nxd5 9. a4 O-O 10. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- pawn to a4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f3 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Nxd5, then Nc2 and you stay on top.
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