Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e6 (a2·2)
c9-02113Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
12. Bxe6 Bd6 13. O-O-O Kc7 14. c4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+2.2).
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bd6, then Ng5 and you win the bishop.
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