Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (d4)
c9-03604Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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. Be3 Qxf6 13. Ba6+ Kc7 14. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (+3.3).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Qxf6, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
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