Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (b1·3)
c9-02457Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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
5. Bxe4 d5 6. cxd5 Nd6 7. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+5.6).
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then cxd5 and you win the bishop.
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