Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (a1·10)
c9-03339Puzzle rating: 1092Theme: 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
3. Bxe5 f6 4. Bb2 e5 5. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then e4 and you win the bishop.
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