Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (b1·16)
c9-06951Puzzle rating: 1108Theme: 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
10. Bxe4 Nc7 11. Bxc5 O-O 12. Bd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (+4.3).
- A natural move: bishop to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bd6, then Qf3 and you win the bishop.
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