Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (h1·4)
c9-04158Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
15. Bxe4 Nd6 16. Bd5 Nb4 17. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- bishop to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a8 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd6, then Bd5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #51.
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