Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e8 (b5·2)
c9-06794Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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. Bxe8 dxe5 16. Ne3 Be4 17. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e8 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead dxe5, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
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