Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (b1·13)
c9-06283Puzzle rating: 1109Theme: 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. Bxe4 Qc7 16. h4 d3 17. exd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — pawn to h4 (+5.5).
- Precise: pawn to d3 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qc7, then h4 and you win the knight.
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