Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (f3·7)
c9-06324Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: 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
9. Bxe4 d5 10. Bxd5 O-O 11. Bc6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+6.4).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then Bxd5 and you win the bishop.
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