Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b3 (d1·5)
c9-04513Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
18. Bb3 Be6 19. Bxe6 O-O 20. Bxf7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to b3.
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be6, then Bxe6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #309.
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