Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (b1·12)
c9-06039Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
13. Bxe4 O-O-O 14. Nf5 Bb4 15. Bxg7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (+4.5).
- Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O-O, then Rd1 and you win the knight.
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