Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (a1·17)
c9-06450Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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 O-O 5. O-O f5 6. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+4.8).
- Precise: knight to d3 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Nf2 and you win the bishop.
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