Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (a1·18)
c9-06571Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
7. Bxe5 Bxe5 8. Rh4 g6 9. Rxh8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on e5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.6).
- Well found: rook to h4 (+2.7).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxe5, then Rh4 and you stay on top.
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