Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (c3·4)
c9-06543Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. Bxe5 Bxd3 15. Bxg7 Nf6 16. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (+4.4).
- Precise: bishop to h8 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxd3, then Bxg7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #728.
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