Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (h1·3)
c9-02661Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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 O-O-O 9. Bg2 d5 10. b5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- bishop to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then Bg2 and you win the bishop.
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