Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (a1·13)
c9-05060Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
6. Bxe5 g5 7. Bxf6 b6 8. Bxg5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (+4.9).
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then Bxf6 and you win the bishop.
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