Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (d3·3)
c9-03093Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
10. Bxe4 d5 11. Bxe7+ Nxe7 12. Bc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (+4.0).
- A natural move: bishop to c2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then Bxe7+ and you win the bishop.
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