Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (d4·2)
c9-04571Puzzle rating: 1106Theme: 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. Bxe5 f4 16. Bxf4 d4 17. Bh6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- Spot on — bishop to f4 (+6.9).
- A natural move: bishop to h6.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead d6, then Bd4 and you win the queen.
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