Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (g1·3)
c9-07074Puzzle rating: 1098Theme: 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. Bxe3 O-O-O 15. b4 axb4 16. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead O-O-O, then b4 and you win the knight.
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