Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (a1·15)
c9-05527Puzzle rating: 1097Theme: 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
4. Bxe5 c4 5. Ba1 Nfg6 6. Qg3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — bishop to a1 (+4.4).
- Precise: queen to g3 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c4, then Nf2 and you win the bishop.
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