Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (c3)
c9-06884Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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 Rc5 15. Bxf6 exf6 16. h3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to f6, and you stand better (+2.9).
- A natural move: pawn to h3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rg8, then Bxf6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #482.
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